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Wilhelm Karl, Duke of Urach

1864–1928 · 20th century · Also known as Mindaugas II, Wilhelm of Urach, Prince Wilhelm of Urach

Wilhelm Karl, Duke of Urach, was a German prince and general of a Catholic branch of the royal house of Württemberg. On 11 July 1918 the Council of Lithuania elected him king of Lithuania as Mindaugas II, hoping a monarchy would loosen German control. He never went to Lithuania, and the council revoked the election in November 1918 as Germany collapsed.

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Kingdom of Lithuania (1918)

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